She is our 7-year-old Chinese Shar Pei.
She came into our family when she was 9 weeks old and was black as
velvet, which is how we name her ‘Ele‘Ele — meaning black in
Hawaiian, she’s dark chocolate now. She is the best dog we’ve
ever had (although SHE doesn’t know she’s a dog) and has the run of
the house and our lives. She loves going to the beach and
doggie day care, and of course, is always wearing her latest
designer collar with matching leash. She is such a joy along
with our cat Gabby (Gabrielle - our Calico). Unfortunately our
gray and white tabby, Izzie (Isabella) is no longer with us.
We named our cats after two of our favorite
Hawaiian music artists - Gabby for Gabby Pahinui and Izzie for
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.